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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 364.65 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 364.65 and 78.55 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 364.65 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/364.65 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 364.65 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 28,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.32/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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